Wooden gates are a great choice for UK homes. Stylish, practical and secure, they will add value to a home and improve aesthetic appearance, as well as deterring potential burglars. If you have a large space to cover, you may want to consider using double wooden gates. This is where two gates are used instead of one, creating more of n entrance than a single wooden gate. It adds more security and more privacy to your property and will look incredibly stylish from the inside and the outside.

If you choose to install wooden gates, make sure you choose the right design for you. There are lots of different styles, including:

• Garden gates
• Driveway gates
• Entry gates
• Side gates

The one you choose will depend not just on where you are going to put the gate, but also on how large the opening is. This will dictate the kind of gate you will be able to install.

There are also lots of different kinds of wood you can choose. Often a hardwood gate will last longer and be more durable, though it might also be more expensive. If you choose something like oak, this is going to be one of the most premium gates on the market. A hardwood like ash, beech or sapele, this still gives a great appearance, but will also be cheaper than oak. Some people decide to paint wooden gates, in which case it may not be as beneficial to have a wooden gate that is made of a really premium material. Think about having a softwood gate, or using a lower cost hardwood like ash.

If you are going to install double wooden gates, think about security as one of your main concerns. The gates should be tall enough that they will make it hard to burgle your property. There should be the option to fasten down one gate, or to open up both of them, depending on how you are entering through the gate – if you are driving a vehicle onto a driveway, then you need to flexibility to be able to open both gates at once. Some gates have automatic opening systems, but this is less common in wooden gates. They tend to be chosen more for the appearance than for the technology behind them.

If you choose wooden gates, make sure you also think about quality. Wood can deteriorate a lot if it isn’t looked after, and it bear in mind that it won’t usually be as hardy as materials like metal and wrought iron. However, it looks beautiful, and the main reason people are happy to invest in wooden gates is the appearance. They want the look of wood outside their property, and the look of real wood is the only way to do this.

You should always buy from a good supplier. If you have an awkwardly-shaped gate opening, choose a service that offers made to measure gates, so you can get your wooden gates made bespoke for your property.